At some point in your time as a dog lover you have probably come across the term “senior.” You might even be preparing for your own dog to enter their golden years, or have a dog who already qualifies as a senior. Many dog lovers have an idea of what being “senior” entails but aren't quite sure if their dog is there yet.
Part of determining whether your dog fits into this category is their age. When is the cut-off point? Well, there are two answers, a simple and a complex one. In the simplest terms veterinarians typically consider the last 25% of a dog's life to be their senior years. The more accurate but more complex answer is based on your dog's breed. Different breeds have different life expectancies and might age slightly differently. The following article offers a handy list of life expectancies according to breed. Please remember that these are just general guidelines and that many factors can affect your dog's health. Furthermore, if your dog is a mixed breed you can consider the expectancies of both of them.
For Tamil Go to: கால்நடை மருத்துவர் பக்கம்
To see the list of expectancies by breed, go to: When is Your Dog Considered a Senior?
No matter your dog's age, I know you will give them the best care and lots of love. Senior dogs are such a joy - consider yourself lucky if you share your life with one!Having an older pet can mean you need to make special considerations for their health. For tips on giving them the best care, go to: Keeping Your Dog Healthy
Part of determining whether your dog fits into this category is their age. When is the cut-off point? Well, there are two answers, a simple and a complex one. In the simplest terms veterinarians typically consider the last 25% of a dog's life to be their senior years. The more accurate but more complex answer is based on your dog's breed. Different breeds have different life expectancies and might age slightly differently. The following article offers a handy list of life expectancies according to breed. Please remember that these are just general guidelines and that many factors can affect your dog's health. Furthermore, if your dog is a mixed breed you can consider the expectancies of both of them.
For Tamil Go to: கால்நடை மருத்துவர் பக்கம்
To see the list of expectancies by breed, go to: When is Your Dog Considered a Senior?
No matter your dog's age, I know you will give them the best care and lots of love. Senior dogs are such a joy - consider yourself lucky if you share your life with one!Having an older pet can mean you need to make special considerations for their health. For tips on giving them the best care, go to: Keeping Your Dog Healthy
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